Sainik School, Imphal wins RBI quiz
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 06 2014:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) organized the third edition of All India RBI Inter School Quiz contest at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy here today with Sainik School, Imphal which was represented by Master Md.Umar Faruk and Master Soumyajit Saha winning the contest.
On becoming winner from Imphal, they will represent Manipur in Zonal Finals which is scheduled to be held at Kolkata.
It may be noted here that Imphal is one of the 62 centres where RBI has decided to conduct such quiz programme in 2014 .
Today's quiz contest was conducted by Quiz Master Pradeep Atmaram from the renowned Greycaps India Pvt.
Ltd.
In all 48 teams from 23 schools participated in the contest, which was inaugurated by S.S Barik, Regional Director, RBI, Guwahati in the presence of over 400 audiences comprising teachers, parents, students of various schools.
Speaking on the occasion, Barik explained the importance of quiz for the students and stated that the purpose of conducting quiz programme by RBI is to promote financial literacy, create an awareness and interest among students about the history and role of the Reserve Bank, banking and finance, other banking institutions, economics, current affairs, personalities and events that have contributed to the growth and progress of India over the years.
In addition, the objective is to build a 'connect' between the Reserve Bank and the young student community across the country and to disseminate financial literacy extensively and to recognize and encourage bright young students on a national platform.
Earlier, Kishore Pariyar, DGM, RBI, Guwahati welcomed all the dignitaries and participants to the programme, which was also attended by Director of J..NManipur Dance Academy L Upendro Sharma.